US Bridges

2300 RD L.7-23.0 over Branch of Sac Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.2 E of 2300-MARSHALL · Structure no. 000000000020029

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2300 RD L.7-23.0 over Branch of Sac Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 2300 RD L.7-23.0 over Branch of Sac Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2300 RD L.7-23.0
CrossesBranch of Sac Creek
Location0.2 E of 2300-MARSHALL
RouteCounty Highway 1244
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36102, -95.30133
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2014)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2300 RD L.7-23.0 over Branch of Sac Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2300 RD L.7-23.0 over Branch of Sac Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 2300 RD L.7-23.0 over Branch of Sac Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 2300 RD L.7-23.0 over Branch of Sac Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 2300 RD L.7-23.0 over Branch of Sac Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.